A lengthy sentence has been handed down to a high-ranking member of a drug operation. Nearly 19 years in federal prison is the punishment for this individual's crimes. The person's role was managing large-scale smuggling of cash and cocaine.

This operation involved Mexican cartels and had a presence in multiple cities. The individual had evaded capture for over a decade before being sentenced.

Further information about the case and sentencing is available from the source, providing more details about the crimes and the punishment.